Summary

In Part Four, "Beetle," Chapter 40, while Vicky was at Francie's working on her essay, the building manager knocked, asking to see Francie.

In Chapter 41, while waiting for the train with Shrina, Francie thought about the butterfly inside her. Then she told Shrina there was a bug inside her. Knowing Elaine had said the same thing to Francie, Shrina insisted nothing was wrong with her. She told her she could come visit whenever she wanted. Francie said they would never see each other again.

In Chapter 42, the building manager pressed Francie about her relationship with Jose. Francie tried explaining quietly, knowing Vicky would overhear.

In Chapter 43, Vicky wanted to know why Francie was still having someone lock her in her room. Francie told Vicky when she was a baby she was afraid of hurting her. Vicky laughed, insisting it was okay. She would...